EP2336462A1 - Dispositif de configuration des goupilles de serrure ainsi que procédé, produit de programme informatique et programme informatique correspondant - Google Patents

Dispositif de configuration des goupilles de serrure ainsi que procédé, produit de programme informatique et programme informatique correspondant Download PDF

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EP2336462A1
EP2336462A1 EP20100195383 EP10195383A EP2336462A1 EP 2336462 A1 EP2336462 A1 EP 2336462A1 EP 20100195383 EP20100195383 EP 20100195383 EP 10195383 A EP10195383 A EP 10195383A EP 2336462 A1 EP2336462 A1 EP 2336462A1
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Caspar Bjerkhof
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Assa Abloy Opening Solutions Denmark AS
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B17/00—Accessories in connection with locks
    • E05B17/0004—Lock assembling or manufacturing
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B15/00—Other details of locks; Parts for engagement by bolts of fastening devices
    • E05B15/08—Key guides; Key pins ; Keyholes; Keyhole finders
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B17/00—Accessories in connection with locks
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B19/00—Keys; Accessories therefor
    • E05B19/0011—Key decoders
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B27/00—Cylinder locks or other locks with tumbler pins or balls that are set by pushing the key in
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B27/00—Cylinder locks or other locks with tumbler pins or balls that are set by pushing the key in
    • E05B27/0003—Details

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  • the present invention relates generally to lock assembly, and more particularly to lock assembly based on a given key.
  • a method for obtaining a lock configuration matching a key comprises the steps, executed in a lock configuration device, of: capturing an image of the key; obtaining geometric characteristics of the key using the captured image; determining, using the geometric characteristics, order and types of pins for the lock configuration matching the key; and presenting the determined types of pins in the determined order.
  • This configuration can be used to assemble a lock which matches a particular key.
  • this method allows for quality control of key production, where the method provides a pin sequence which can be checked against an expected pin sequence.
  • the step of determining may comprise determining each pin separately using a subset of the geometric characteristics.
  • the step of determining order and types of pins may comprise using a lookup table.
  • the step of determining order and types of pins may comprise using a rule bases pin determination.
  • the step of obtaining geometric characteristics may comprise obtaining geometric characteristics for two or more separate rows of teeth of the key.
  • the step of obtaining geometric measurements may comprise using a coordinate system which is fixed in relation to an identifiable point of the key.
  • the step of obtaining geometric measurements may comprise converting a measurement of pixels of the captured image into a unit of length.
  • a second aspect of the invention is a lock configuration device for obtaining a lock configuration, said lock configuration matching a key.
  • the lock configuration device comprises: a key scanner arranged to capture an image of the key; a controller arranged to obtain geometric characteristics of the key using the captured image; determining, using the geometric characteristics, order and types of pins for a lock matching the key; presenting the determined types of pins in the determined order.
  • the key scanner and controller may be provided in separate entities with a communication channel for communication between the key scanner and the controller.
  • a third aspect of the invention is a computer program (101) for a lock configuration device, the computer program (101) comprising computer program code which, when run on the lock configuration device, causes the lock configuration device to perform the steps of: capturing an image of the key; obtaining geometric characteristics of the key using the captured image; determining, using the geometric characteristics, order and types of pins for a lock matching the key; presenting the determined types of pins in the determined order.
  • a fourth aspect of the invention is a computer program product comprising a computer program according to the third aspect and a computer readable means on which the computer program is stored.
  • Embodiments of the invention provide an elegant and convenient solution to the problem of assembling a lock fitting a given key.
  • the user simply scans the key using the key scanner and is provided with information to unambiguously select the correct pins for a fitting lock. This reduces the time such an operation takes and increases reliability compared to the prior art.
  • Fig 1 is a schematic diagram of an environment where the present invention can be embodied.
  • the arrangement is used to provide a scheme of pin types 17 to a user so the user can assemble a lock 18 matching a given key 12.
  • the key 12 is thus the key to be used as a base for the assembly of the lock 18.
  • the key 12 is any key 12 where its geometric construction determines whether it can open and close a lock or not.
  • the key is read by a key scanner 10.
  • the key scanner 10 captures an image of the key 12 to allow the geometric construction of the key 12 to be analysed.
  • the key scanner 10 can comprise a camera, a flatbed scanner or any other suitable device for capturing an image of the key 12.
  • the key scanner is connected via a communication channel to a computer 11.
  • This communication channel can for example be a wired connection such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), FireWire, serial RS-232, Ethernet, or a wireless connection such as BlueTooth, ZigBee, wireless USB, wireless local area network (IEEE 802.11), etc.
  • the key scanner 10 has captured an image of the key 12, as will be explained in more detail below, geometric characteristics are obtained from the key. This can be performed in the key scanner 10 or a computer 11 connected to the key scanner 10.
  • the computer 11 can be any suitable computer with capability of executing computer programs, communicating with the key scanner 10 and which has a user interface allowing the user 14 to be provided with information on what types of pins to use and in what order to assemble them.
  • the user 14 thus gets information from the computer 11 on how to assemble a lock 18 which matches the key 12. This is schematically shown by the pins 17 of lock 18 which have been arranged in an order corresponding to the measurements obtained from the image of the key 12.
  • the key scanner 10 and the computer 11 can in conjunction be called a lock configuration device 19.
  • the key scanner 10 and the computer 11 can be separate, as depicted in Fig 1 , or they can be combined in a single lock configuration device 19.
  • Fig 2 is a schematic diagram of how key characteristics are obtained from an image 5 of a key according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the notches 13a-f are measured to obtain the characteristics of the key.
  • a reference point is found on the image 5 of the key 12. This can for example be at a reference point 15 corresponding to where the lower part of a collar of the key 12 transitions to the blade of the key 12.
  • a horizontal reference is found, such as the upper part of the blade 16.
  • the horizontal reference can be a ridge of the profile of the key.
  • a coordinate system can be fixed in relation to the key.
  • measurements 13a-f can be obtained in relation to the horizontal reference.
  • the measurements 13a-f can be obtained at predetermined horizontal distances from the reference point 15.
  • the measurements 13a-f are obtained according to the rules, for example, in a notch or on a tooth.
  • the system can be configured to be applicable to several different key types.
  • the key types can be identifies by the geometrics of the key 12 or by the user 14 entering key type to the computer 11.
  • the key type can affect how many pins are to be used, what set of pins to use (in other words selecting and appropriate look-up table or rule set), and/or the horizontal distances between measurements 13a-f.
  • the key 12 may assume other shapes, including more square shaped keys. Furthermore, the key could have two or more separate rows of teeth on the same key. As long as all teeth and/or notches are captured on the image 5 from the key scanner 10, the measurements can be obtained from the image 5 and serve as a base for the determination of pins.
  • Fig 3 is a schematic diagram of how pin types can be presented to a user. This can for example be shown on a screen of the computer 11 of Fig 1 .
  • a graphical output 32 is shown, indicating the visually how the pins should be arranged. For example, for some locks, every pin can be rotatably arranged in two ways, whereby the graphical output assists the user to assemble the lock correctly.
  • a second section 30 of the display shows part numbers for the user. In this way, the user can unambiguously assemble a lock which fits a given key.
  • the part numbers shown in Fig 3 are only examples, any unambiguous identification of pins is possible.
  • the second section 30 can present measurements of pins, if all pins have the same profile and only differ in length.
  • Fig 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method according to an embodiment of the present invention. The method assists a user in assembling a lock for a given key, as illustrated e.g. in Fig 1 . References will also be made to Fig 1 to further clarify the various entities used in the method.
  • an image of the key 12 is obtained using the key scanner 10.
  • the computer 11 or the key scanner 10 obtains the geometric characteristics of the key 12, as explained in with reference to Fig 2 above.
  • a determine order and type of pins step 42 the order and types of pins are determined. Processing for each pin is performed separately. For each pin, one, two or even more measurements can be required to determine its type. In this example, each pin determination corresponds to one measurement (13a-f in Fig 2 ). To find a pin, the measurement (or measurements) first need to be converted to a unit of length, such as millimetres. Once the length is used, this can be used to determine an appropriate pin, either using a look-up table, from measurement ranges to pins, or a determination rule.
  • a measurement is found to be 4.2 millimetres, this can correspond to a pin with part number 111, if there is a rule that measurements between 4.05 and 4.35 matches a pin with part number 111.
  • the two measurements are used together to find a matching pin type number. This process is repeated until all pins are determined.
  • a present pins step 43 the pins determined in the previous step are presented to the user. This allows the user to assemble a lock which fits the given key 12. Alternatively, in key production, the presented pins are checked against expected pins to verify that the key has been produced with characteristics as expected.
  • Fig 5 shows one example of a computer program product 100 comprising computer readable means.
  • a computer program 101 can be stored, which computer program can cause a controller to execute the method according to embodiments described herein.
  • the computer program product is an optical disc, such as a CD (compact disc) or a DVD (digital versatile disc).
  • the computer program product could also be embodied as a memory of a device, such as a memory of the computer 11.
  • the computer program 101 is here schematically shown as a track on the depicted optical disk, the computer program can be stored in any way which is suitable for the computer program product.

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FR2255140A1 (en) * 1973-12-20 1975-07-18 Neiman Exploitation Brevets Automatic assembler for safety lock type mechanisms - has sensor for reading lock key code for controlling assembling sequences
EP1298574A2 (fr) * 2001-09-26 2003-04-02 The Hillman Group, Inc. Système d'identification des clefs
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CN103453840A (zh) * 2013-09-23 2013-12-18 董仲伟 弹子锁锁芯精度的自动检测方法
CN103499305A (zh) * 2013-09-23 2014-01-08 董仲伟 弹子锁锁体精度的自动检测方法
CN103499305B (zh) * 2013-09-23 2015-11-04 董仲伟 弹子锁锁体精度的自动检测方法
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